Depp's ghostly visits

Actor felt spirit of bank robber on movie set

By Anonymous

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

The Hollywood star, who plays John Dillinger in Public Enemies, insists the notorious bank robber was watching over him while he was filming scenes. He said: "It was magical to be able to literally walk in the same steps that he took. You could almost feel him. I did feel him, not to be spooky or anything, but there were moments when I felt his presence. "There were moments when I felt a certain level of approval from the guy.

Johnny Depp at the Public Enemies UK premiere (Pics: Wenn.com)

"To be able to fire my Thompson gun out of the very window Dillinger was firing his Thompson out of during the gun battle at Little Bohemia - you can't put a price on that."WATCH THE PUBLIC ENEMIES MOVIE TRAILER NOW! After playing a string of charismatic male leads Johnny is now ready for a totally different challenge - and is keen to portray an 88-year-old American singer-and-actress.

He plays a notorious bank robber in his latest movie

The 46-year-old star explained: "I would like to play Carol Channing next. I do like Carol Channing, I really do." Johnny is so determined to test his acting skills he has set his sights on portraying another unlikely character. He joked: "In the digital age you can do anything. I could even play a 12-year-old girl at this point."